Next Reptile Wrangler (407)

Everyone has heard of Steve Erwin. Or at least I really hope they have. I have a younger brother who was fascinated with reptiles and animals as most other boys are. I grew up with Christmases filled with Steve Erwin DVDs, episodes of all kinds, every single one there was. And Steve wasn’t the only reptile wrangler, there were plenty others, trust me. We all know that Steve and the media clashed sometimes on their point of view after his daughter was born. He would hold her dangerously close to the reptiles while he fed them or held them and her at the same time. Well whats a parent to do when your profession takes them all over the world and keeps them busy all the time but yet they need family time too. And especially with their first and only child. Steve tried to balance his job and family and to be honest, I think he did pretty well. Yeah, its dangerous to have your newborn who cant hold her head up yet in the same pin, five feet away from an alligator and his dinner but would a father so experienced do anything to risk the life of his kid? If he thought it was fine, its fine, right? Well he died messing around with animals so who knows.

An article I read mentions Australias next reptile wrangler who is 3. His parents own a reptile captivity of some sort and he is growing up with all sorts of animals. His pet is a python that weighs more than him and could kill him in an instant.

People find this controversial. I mean, who would let a 3 year old have a python for a pet? But with supervision.. is it so bad? He has pictures face to face with his buddy (his python, Pablo) and wrestling a small gator. There’s also a frog involved but im sure its harmless compared to the others. I think the gator wrestling might be pushing it but who is to deny a 3 year old boy of playing with reptiles??? Especially being around them so often with his parents owning a bunch. He has been taught safty and dangers and continues to learn. Im sure he is always supervised weather its by his dad, mom, or big brother. So I think its okay to let the kid experience something most kids will never get the chance to experience.